Ramstein Air Base

786th CES keeps runways open

An Oshkosh Snow Plow snow removal vehicle operated by U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Benjamin Webster, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and construction equipment operator, removes snow and ice from a runway during winter weather at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 12, 2021. A 786th CES snow removal team met the winter weather head-on, accomplishing their bare-pavement mission and ensuring airfield operations could continue without delay. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John R. Wright)

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786th CES keeps runways open

An Oshkosh Snow Broom snow removal vehicle operated by a member of the 786th Civil Engineer Squadron sweeps snow from a runway during winter weather at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 12, 2021. The 786th CES was ready for the winter weather with a fleet of heavy snow removal equipment, and ensured runways were clear and ready for aircraft arrivals and departures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John R. Wright)

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786th CES keeps runways open

A team of 786th Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and equipment operators sweep snow and ice from a runway with Oshkosh Snow Broom snow removal vehicles at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 12, 2021. The mission essential personnel worked non-stop to keep runways free of ice and snow, enabling airfield operations to continue. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John R. Wright)

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786th CES keeps runways open

Published Jan. 12, 2021
By Senior Airman John R. Wright
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany --

Snow and ice were no match for the 786th Civil Engineer Squadron during a winter storm at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 12, 2021.

The mission essential personnel worked non-stop to keep runways clear and ready for aircraft arrivals and departures.